» After Michigan missed its first eight shots, the Wolverines finished the first half shooting 12-of-17 from the field to cut Northwestern's lead from 11 points to one.
» Michigan got within two or fewer points six times before finally retaking the lead with 9:15 to play in the game.
» Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (19) and Derrick Walton Jr. (16) combined for 35 points on 12-of-23 shooting.
Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Crisler Center)
Score: Michigan 72, Northwestern 63
Records: U-M (20-9, 10-6 Big Ten), NW (17-11, 5-10 Big Ten)
Attendance: 12,071
Next U-M Event: Sunday, Feb.